Review of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) w.s.r. to synonyms and Rasapanchaka from Nighantus

Authors

  • Urvi Pandya Dr.
  • Dilip Jani
  • Suman Singh
  • Nirali Vekaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1181

Keywords:

Boerhavia diffusa Linn., Punarnava, Nighantu, Ayurveda

Abstract

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) is one of the well-known medicinal plants in Ayurveda.Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is also known as spreading hog weed and is extensively utilized in the Ayurvedic medical system to treat conditions such as Hridya rog (cardiovascular disorders), Pandu (Anemia), Rasayana (Rejuvenator), Shotha (Inflammation and swelling), Mutravahashrotogaat vikar (Urinary tract disorders), Jwara (fever), Yonirog (vaginal disorders), and Kustharog  (Diseases of the skin) , the term "Mrida bhakshana janya roga" (disorders caused by eating clay),enema  Basti karma ,Children's diseases, Madhumeha (anti-diabetic), etc.  Its synonyms, morphology, and medicinal potential described in Nighantus and Samhitas. In Nighantu various descriptions of Punarnava are found.

Author Biographies

Dilip Jani

Professor and Head, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Suman Singh

Assistant Professor, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Nirali Vekaria

Second year P.G. Scholar, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurved College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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Published

2024-01-06

How to Cite

Pandya, U., Jani, D. ., Singh, S., & Vekaria, N. (2024). Review of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) w.s.r. to synonyms and Rasapanchaka from Nighantus. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(12). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1181

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 12 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Review Article

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